Green Lake city, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Green Lake city is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Green Lake County. The total population is 1,054. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Green Lake city is 53.8 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 13.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Green Lake city is $53,841. This is 29% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $211,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Green Lake city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Green Lake city, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.